The Cost of Going to Court

Holyrood’s Justice Committee has begun its scrutiny of the Civil Litigation Bill and has launched a call for evidence seeking views on the cost of going to court. The aim of the Bill is to improve access to justice in the civil courts by making the costs associated with bringing a civil action, such as […]

Disappointment at Rise in Road Casualty Figures

Road safety organisation the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has expressed disappointment at the rise in numbers of people killed and seriously injured on UK roads revealed in Department of Transport figures. The charity blames many years of Government cutbacks and the resulting drop in visible policing for this increase in figures. “It is disappointing […]